Wallpapering Powder Rooms Ideas

Is wallpapering a powder room on trend?

The smallest room is no longer the most boring room!

A fabulous trend in wallpapering is to hang wallpaper in the toilet. This is truly the place to unleash your style. You can experiment with colour, texture and pattern in ways that may feel overwhelming in larger spaces of the home.

A popular style is to use bold or quirky wallpaper designs that wouldn’t work in other rooms like a bedroom or living space because they don’t match your decor style or furniture.

With wallpapering powder rooms you close the door and it is distinct from other rooms. And let’s face it who doesn’t want something interesting to to look at while you are sitting on the loo!

Can i wallpaper a powder room?

Yes most definitely. The only thing to point out is above the sink a splashback is recommended as it is still paper, it is not waterproof. And so splash’s of water over time will still end up staining the wallpaper or causing damage and possible lifting at the joins.

A vinyl wallpaper is the most durable wallpaper as it is wipable and some are scrubbable. These are the wallpaper types that are recommended for wet rooms.

Another thing to think about when wallpapering powder rooms is to chosse a smaller repeating pattern. Large scale patterns are not suited to small walls or when much of the pattern may be cut away for a vanity, window, door and toilet. And so you may end up losing much of the design.

What is a powder room anyway?

Nowadays it’s a nicer way to say guest toilet. It is a half bath so will generally have just a toilet and sink in there. But the name comes from the 1920’s when women would ask to use a room to fix their make-up or powder their nose. Or possibly dates back to the early 18th century, when it was used to refer to a closet-sized room where people went to have their wigs repowdered.

Powder room wallpaper ideas

Powder rooms are often seen by guests, so wallpaper can become a real feature. Consider:

Large-scale patterns or murals if the room scale works
Dark moody tones
Metallic finishes
Quirky, playful design
Bold geometric patterns
Small repeating patterns

Coordinate With Fixtures and Tiles

Wallpaper should complement your vanity, tapware, mirrors and tiles rather than compete with them.

Brass tapware pairs beautifully with warm neutrals and deep greens
Black fixtures suit monochrome and contemporary patterns
Stone or timber vanities work well with textured or organic wallpaper styles

Don’t Forget Scale

In smaller powder rooms, pattern scale can completely change the feel of the space.

Vertical patterns can make ceilings feel taller
Horizontal designs can widen narrow rooms
Oversized prints create a designer statement
Fine detailed patterns feel softer and more subtle

Think About Lighting

Some powder rooms have limited natural light. Wallpaper colours can look very different under artificial lighting.

Metallic or reflective finishes help bounce light around the room
Dark wallpapers create depth and drama
Warm neutrals feel softer and inviting
Matte finishes create a more relaxed, contemporary look

Testing a sample in the room before ordering is recommended.

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